self care

Self Care: You can't be everything to everyone all the time.

It has been a rough couple of months for me. Yeah, the pandemic and all, but it is more than that. I’ve had some epiphanies this week regarding self-care or, more specifically, lack there of. When we think of self-care, often times think of taking a bath, going out with friends, or saying no to an invite that you really don’t want to attend. I’ve been thinking of self-care on a much deeper level: boundaries and vulnerability. I suffer with my self-appointed position within my family as being “the rock.” You know, the one that everyone goes to for advice, to vent, to share their pain and fears. Let me be clear, I WANT to be there for my family and I want them to be there for me. That latter bit is where I struggle. Check out this weeks video…

Self Care for Parents